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Senior Applications Developer

Our client is a fortune-500 pharmaceutical and biosciences company with a global presence. They are seeking an eager, energetic individual to join their innovative advertising studio in a Senior Applications Developer role. This is a long term contract opportunity and the perfect role for an Applications Developer looking to build his/her resume! If you enjoy a work hard/play hard environment, read on:

Position Description and Responsibilities• Ability to lead mobile strategy and development for in-house applications• Engage and collaborate with IT groups to further promote mobile application strategy and development• Build strategic alliances in the organization by serving on committees and work streams related to mobility• Seek opportunities for to aid in prototyping or building turn-key, enterprise-wide mobile solutions• Ability to translate a creative brief into a design that solves the client’s marketing/communication needs• Works with Interactive Studio Manager to ascertain clients needs and provide innovative functionality and solutions for assigned projects• Accepts feedback from the Interactive Studio Manager and incorporates the feedback into the application• Coordinates all aspects of functionality production/programming• Work with team members to troubleshoot and solve production issues • Ability work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities• Experience working in a pharmaceutical marketing environment a plus• 5-7 years of online media development experience in an interactive agency/studio environment

Communication Skills• Participates in team meetings effectively and efficiently• Keeps team lead well informed of project changes and challenges as they arise• Effectively communicates relevant project information to team lead• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully• Effectively conveys our message and approach in both written and verbal communications

Technical Understanding • Extensive knowledge of mobile device landscape• Possesses general understanding in the areas of web development, application programming, database and system design• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures• Gains a thorough understanding of our overall team capabilities• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements• Understands at a high level the abilities and limitations of industry standard technologies and software packages

Client Management• Continually provides the Team Lead updates about project progress, changes, delays and risks as necessary so they can inform the Web Producer• Works closely with the Team Lead to set and manage client expectations during all project phases• Communicates effectively with the Team Lead to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions in a proactive manner• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives to build a seamless partnership

Teamwork Approach and Core Behaviors• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions• Conducts training sessions for Studio members to educate them on the latest mobility trends and capabilities• Participates in presentations as the Mobile Subject Matter Expert• Comfortable with all levels of Employees• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems• Is cognizant and respectful of other’s time• Participates in development opportunities and training• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures